Fire razes Samuda market

Fire razes Samuda market

PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Fire has razed hundreds of
shop-houses in Samuda market, East Kotawaringin regency.

The fire late Sunday evening also destroyed several boats
anchored at the market's quay. Samuda is the biggest coconut
producer in the province.

As reported by Antara, local residents suspect an explosion in
a small welding shop started the fire.

"The fire razed only shops located in the old shopping center
and did not touch the newly built center," said Ereng, a local
resident. The new shopping center was built after fire totally
destroyed buildings there. (prb)